ILFRACOMBE is well known as a Victorian seaside town but the Yacht Club was only formed in 1962 by a small group of like-minded individuals, to promote the art of sailing and motor cruising in the Bristol Channel. IYC offers a full program of sailing and social events for members and non-members, locals or visitors to the area, and you are assured of a warm welcome whether arriving by land or by sea!
This winter IYC Member Steve White will take on the toughest challenge in sailing when he attempts to break the Solo Non-Stop Round the World record sailing West about“the wrong way round”, against the prevailing winds and currents.
Ilfracombe Yacht Club would like to wish Steve good luck and safe return on this epic voyage. Follow Steve's progress on the link above. See his promotional video on his site under Media Zone-Video.
Steve is certainly keeping up with the club logo:-
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2011 will be on the 18th June
Slide Show Lundy 2010 by Rob Puig
Slide Show Lundy 2010 by Colin Wood
Slide Show Lundy 2010 by Dave Keightley
Link to CJ Nautical Imaging Lundy 2010 Photos
Congratulations to this years Winners
Class 1 won by Greg Burgess with Blue Jay a J109 8-35-55
Class 2 won by Steve White skippering Dave Welch's Yacht Zephyrus a Westerly Tempest 8-40-22
Class 3 won by Dan Welch with Coquette an Atlanta Fastnet Catch 22 8-15-30
Winner of the Mason Trophy ( 1st Ilfracombe Yacht ) Dan Welch.
Overall Winner of the Trafalgar Trophy Dan Welch with Coquette.
See the Lundy page for the complete set of results.
HOW IT ALL BEGAN… 
In 2005, a series of events were organized right across the United Kingdom as part of the Sea Britain theme to mark the bicentenary of Nelson's famous and decisive naval battle at Trafalgar on 21 st October, 1805.
There was the spectacle of the biggest Fleet Review in modern times in the Solent, inspected by Her Majesty The Queen. Included in the 167 naval ships from over 30 countries were no fewer than 6 aircraft carriers!
News of the magnificent victory at Trafalgar, and of Nelson's death, was relayed to Falmouth by Lt. Lapenotiere in HMS Pickle, thence by post chaise to the Admiralty in London. Recent research by historians has revealed that Lt. Lapenotiere originally hailed from Ilfracombe, having spent his formative years in the town!
Ilfracombe Yacht Club wanted to play its part in the Sea Britain festivities, and following a conversation with Ilfracombe Harbour Master Lt Com. Rob Lawson, it was decided to establish an annual Round Lundy Race with the Trafalgar Cup presented for the overall winner. The support, advice and encouragement received from Sir Robin Knox Johnson confirmed that this would be an exciting and challenging course for yachtsmen to complete. Given the distance involved, the prevailing winds and the strong tidal flows around the island, the Round Lundy Race immediately caught the attention of the Bristol Channel sailing community, with entrants coming from many ports up and down the Channel.
Now in its seventh year, the 2011 Race will be held on Saturday 18th June, and a vigorous and exhilarating day's sailing is anticipated. The registration of the yachts will be start in January. Its popularity means that places are limited….will you be joining us on the starting line?…..
The IYC would like to say a BIG THANKYOU to all the sponsors and helpers who have contributed towards the Lundy Race. Not forgetting people like the Photographers who help to record the history of the event, especially Carl and Jane CJ Nautical Imaging who have covered every race since the start 2005.
Lundy 2010 Brochure and Sponsors
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